Brachyrhaphis roseni (Brachyrhaphis Roseni)

Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish is a freshwater fish from rivers and central America streams. It belongs to the Rivulidae family and is also known as Rosen-Tambour.

The body of the Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish is elongated and compressed laterally, with a gray-green color on the top and a white belly. He has prominent pectoral and pelvic fins which allow him to quickly move into the water. Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish also has a strong caudal fin and a short and thorny dorsal fin.

The males of the fish Brachyrhaphis Roseni have bright colors, with red and yellow spots on the body, as well as a thorny dorsal fin that extends to the tail. The females, on the other hand, have duller colors and do not have a thorny dorsal fin.

Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish measures an average of 6 and 8 centimeters in length, although some specimens can reach up to 12 centimeters. They are generally considered as background fish, although they can also move quickly in water to hunt prey.

Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish are mainly feeding on insects, larvae and small crustaceans. They are often considered omnivorous fish, although they have also been observed feeding on aquatic plants.

Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish is considered an easy -to -breed fish in aquarium, although it needs a large enough space to swim and adequate filtration to maintain clean water. They are generally peaceful and can be maintained in a group, although it is recommended not to keep them with larger fish that could threaten them.

Due to their size and peaceful behavior, Brachyrhaphis Roseni fish are often used as ornamental fish in freshwater aquariums. They are also sometimes used as experienced fish in research laboratories.